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Most offices closed Thanksgiving weekend

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… Nov. 28 through Dec. 1. KALAMAZOO—Except for essential and emergency services, Western Michigan University offices will be closed Thursday … recess officially begins at noon Wednesday, Nov. 27, and there are no afternoon or evening classes Wednesday. WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11137

Center for Fostering Success announces new partner, transition plans

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Center for Fostering Success, … which the University's award-winning Seita Scholars Program and a statewide college network operates, has announced a new partnership and plans for a summer of transitions, reorganization and

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47347

Event management alum brings first-of-its-kind tater tot festival to Grand Rapids

College of Education and Human Development

… alum brings first-of-its-kind tater tot festival to Grand Rapids Submitted by Chris Hybels on Kendall Soto … finger food—the tater tot!  Kendall   Soto  (B.S.'21), a Western Michigan University event management alumna, is part … bringing one of the nation's first tater tot festival to Grand Rapids, Michigan. Attendees can anticipate sampling a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74872

Music challenge aims to build harmony, community from a distance

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Watch Blake Morgan (left) and Dr. David Loberg Code's rendition of WMU's alma mater. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Thousands of miles apart, a Western Michigan University faculty member and alumnus hope …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58869

WMU telehealth: Is the doctor in? Yes!

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Teleconferencing is helping doctors and physician assistants at Western Michigan University’s Sindecuse Health Center … provide care for patients seeking primary care, counseling and psychiatric services. Similar to an in-person visit, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58931

WMU board to welcome new trustees, elect leadership Thursday

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… Thursday Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.−The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees is set to welcome new trustees with a swearing-in ceremony and elect its leadership when the board meets at 11 a.m. … earlier this month, James L. Liggins Jr. of Kalamazoo and Kara Wood of Grand Rapids will be taking the oath of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74450

Seven football Broncos named MAC Distinguished Scholar Athletes

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… Athletes Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Bronco football team placed a … award is given to students who have excelled in athletics and academics. Following each season from the fall sports schedule, any student with a 3.2 grade point average and participation in at least 50 percent of the contests was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/37050

Winning with Warner: Scott's Aviation Management Maturation

College of Aviation

… perspective, the correct answer involves an understanding of the four forces of flight. For the comedians, the funny answer is, “Money!” However, for people like Western Michigan University Alumnus Scott Warner, the truth … aviation and aircraft,” he said jokingly. Matriculating to Western Michigan University , Warner began his quest to …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/02/warner-0

Wing Walking with Delta Pilot Tom Whittles

College of Aviation

… beautiful machines overcome the laws of gravity.  His grandfather was a member of "the Greatest Generation," serving … in high school, he considered an engineering pathway and Western Michigan's program in that discipline was high on … their careers."      He can relate some great memories of Western as well, such as his first solo -- to think that he …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/10/whittles

WMU in final preparation for switch to consolidated dispatch

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… will finally be implemented before the end of this year, and Western Michigan University officials are busy preparing for … smooth transition. In fact, WMU Department of Public Safety and Facilities Management officials say, the transition will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46694